Slideshow Background Images
The Slideshow Module in Lightroom has a little used feature which allows you to add a background image to your presentation. This can be found in the Backdrop Panel on the right hand side of the Print Module.
Adding a background image can provide subtle context to your slideshow, as well a creating a strong visual effect.
Adding an image is simple. Just
drag one out of the filmstrip.
I usually create a virtual copy of one of the slideshow
images and then remove it from the presentation by deleting
it from the filmstrip. It will remain as a background image
for slideshow.
To avoid the background dominating the main image try
reducing the opacity. I have found that about 30% opacity
is about right. Converting the background to grayscale
further improves the effect.
The final thing I do is to reduce the size of the main
image so that more of the background is visible. This is
done by moving the cursor to the top or bottom edge of the
main image. The cursor will change shape and you can alter
the sizing.
The above shows the final
effect. If you prepare your slideshows as a Lightroom
Collection, all of the above effects will be saved along
with the individual collection.
Hope this helps.
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